Chris Harris (Safety Dawg)
Trucking Safety & Risk Management Expert
30+Years Experience
200+Episodes
150+Success Stories
Meet Chris Harris: The "Safety Dawg" Fighting for Real Value in Trucking Risk
More Than 30 Years of Protecting the Road
Chris Harris—better known as "Safety Dawg"—is a veteran of the trucking industry with a singular mission: making safety accessible, actionable, and profitable for fleet owners.
As the voice behind the TRUCKING Risk and Insurance Podcast, Chris has produced over 200 episodes, earning him the #1 spot for Trucking Podcasts in Canada and a top 15 global ranking by Feedspot. His insights aren't just theoretical; they are backed by three decades of experience and a rare combination of professional credentials:
CDS (Certified Director of Safety)
CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional)
CRM (Canadian Risk Manager)
Beyond the microphone, Chris is the founder of the Safety Dawg Success Network, where he provides coaching and high-level strategy to safety managers across Ontario and Canada. Having assisted over 150 companies to date, Chris continues to bridge the gap between technical compliance and real-world fleet success.
"I spent years at Old Republic Insurance watching a frustrating cycle: trucking companies pouring hard-earned capital into safety consultants who checked boxes but offered zero real value. The industry didn't need more 'consultants'—it needed a watchdog."
That’s why I became the Safety Dawg. I’ve spent the last 30 years stripping away the fluff to give North American trucking managers the data-driven, risk-mitigation tools they actually need to protect their fleets and their bottom lines.
As the host of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast—ranked the #1 Trucking Podcast in Canada—Chris has produced over 200 episodes, sharing vital insights with a growing audience of thousands. He co-hosts the show alongside fellow industry veteran John Farquhar, combining their 70+ years of collective experience to help fleets reduce risk and protect their bottom line.
Expertise
Director of Safety
Insurance Pro
Risk Manager
Certification
CDS (NATMI Certified)
CIP (Certified Insurance Professional)
CRM (Canadian Risk Manager)
Impact
Leading Standard for Fleet Safety/Compliance
Understanding the FINE Print of your risk
Strategic mitigation that saves money.
Ranked #1 in Canada.
Top 15 Internationally.
Recognized by Feedspot as the premier resource for Trucking Risk and Insurance.
Impact by the Numbers
More than 200 episodes
5 years of value
150+ Different Guests
The Voice of the Industry
For over 5 years and 200+ episodes, the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast has been the classroom for managers who want to learn something new—and valuable—every single week.
Proven Results
Having helped more than 150 companies, I don't just talk about safety; I help you to implement systems that work in the real world.
Don't Go It Alone. Join the Pack
The Safety Dawg Success Network isn't just a coaching program; it's a community. It’s where growth-minded trucking professionals find the support, resources, and collective intelligence to stay ahead of the curve.
